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November Stillness & Sport
November is often considered a quiet month after the completion of harvest in rural communities, some recreation activities shift indoors, and Albertans take a well-deserved break after the hustle and bustle of back-to-school activities for school aged children. Sports fan? Hockey and curling are in full swing!
Important Events & Dates
As we head into the 'indoor' season of late fall / early winter, respiratory illnesses become on the rise. Alberta Health Services strongly supports influenza immunization as part of our overall approach to protecting patients and staff. AHS sites host clinics, walk-ins and appointments to help reach the 80% AHS employee vaccination target.
November 3 - Daylight Savings Time (DST) Ends. Clocks turn backward 1 hour at 2:00 am on November 3rd. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on Nov 3 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning and less light in the evening. Also called Fall Back and Wintertime.
November 11 - Remembrance Day is celebrated in Commonwealth countries. Remembrance Day in Canada commemorates those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country in the line of duty. Remembrance Day is a public holiday and is observed on the following Monday if it falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
Winter Driving
Winter driving conditions can be hazardous due to factors such as snow and ice on the roads. It’s important you are prepared for winter driving and your vehicle is up for the challenge
Winter or snow tires are specially designed for the low temperatures and snowy and icy conditions we experience in Alberta. They provide better traction than regular or all-season tires.
Resources:
- Safer winter highways | Alberta.ca
- Updated winter driving tips (alberta.ca)
- Winter Tires (alberta.ca)
- Everything You Want to Know About Winter Tires | AMA
Winter Recreation
The winter provides many opportunities for families to be active. Recreation activities such as sledding, skating, downhill skiing and snowboarding are popular.
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